Political sketch drawn for Catts campaign

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Political sketch drawn by Hotel Commissioner Jerry W. Carter for Sidney J. Catts' campaign against Duncan U. Fletcher for the U.S. Senate.

Jerry Williams Carter was born August 11, 1887, near Eufaula, Alabama, and he died June 18,1971, in Tallahassee. He was the father of 7 boys, and he had 22 grandchildren. He was Hotel Commissioner for 37 years (1934-71). He served under 15 governors. He also ran for governor and senator.

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